Physiotherapy Manager | Physio | Full Time | Permanent | Blackpool Spire Fylde are currently recruiting for a Physiotherapy Manager to join our Physio Department on a full time, permanent basis. Spire Fylde Coast Hospital is based in the seaside town of Blackpool. We have 3 operating theatres undertaking a wide range of procedures in Orthopaedics, ENT, Spines, Ophthalmic, Urology, Vascular, Gynaecology, Endoscopy, Plastics and General Surgery. Your role will be to assist in the cleaning and upkeep of wards, offices and shared spaces throughout the hospital.
Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.
Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health safety and security.
Develop strategies and policies for service improvement.
Improve quality.
Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity.
Determine the effective use of physical and financial resources.
Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment of patients.
Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
In collaboration with specialist/highly specialist physiotherapists, set and monitor the standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment capabilities and competencies across the team. Compare current physiotherapy practices, trends and developments against appropriate benchmarks, ensuring the implementation of best practice.
Collect, collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment relating to clients’ physiotherapy needs, promote their wellbeing and reduce risks in the short and long term.
In collaboration with specialist/highly specialist physiotherapists, provide physiotherapy advice and support on assessment approaches and conclusions to colleagues and others, using highly developed clinical and managerial expertise. Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent
Registered with the Healthcare Professional Council
Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes, which must include orthopaedics.
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
~35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
~ Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
~ Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
~ Private medical insurance
~ Life assurance
~ Free onsite parking
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence
it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alex Sweeney on alexandra.sweeney@spirehealthcare.